The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the population was 14.6%. The mean age of the positive cases was 42.2 [±15.9] years. The common symptoms reported by the positive cases were fever (40.0%), cough (32.9%), sore throat (17.1%) and running nose (15.7%). Fever depicted statistical significance with positive cases with the majority being of mild to moderate clinical severity.
The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among this cohort was 14.6% with a male preponderance. Fever and sore throat were the variables that predicted SARS CoV-2 infection among our cohort.
The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among this cohort was 14.6% with a male preponderance. Fever and sore throat were the variables that predicted SARS CoV-2 infection among our cohort.Chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) is assuming an epidemic proportion, especially in farming communities worldwide. We explored the relationship between CKD markers and agrochemical exposure among rural farmers in South Western Nigeria.
We studied selected farming communities in Southwestern Nigeria where the use of agrochemicals was widespread. A pre-tested questionnaire was administered to participants. Anthropometric data, information on use of agro-chemicals; urine and blood samples were obtained. Informed consent was obtained from participants. The study was approved by the Institutional Ethics committee and complied with 1975 Helsinki declaration, as revised in 2000.
A total of 438 farmers made up of 202 males (46.1%) and 236 females (53.9%) were studied. The mean microalbuminuria was 30.2 ±11.7 mg/dl. Majority of the farmers had CKD stage 2(42.0%) and CKD stage 3 (37.7%). The type of farming engaged in had a positive, but not significant, correlation with eGFR (r=0.012, p=0.832). There was positive correlation between type of farming and GFR category (r=0.24, p=0.000). Frequency of use of hexachlorocyclohexane had a positive and significant correlation with eGFR (r=0.111, p=0.045). Annual crop farming had a correlation with UACR (r=0.149, p=0.024).
Annual crop farming had a positive correlation with UACR, eGFR and GFR category. The prolonged use of agrochemicals on an annual basis can cause kidney damage.
Annual crop farming had a positive correlation with UACR, eGFR and GFR category. The prolonged use of agrochemicals on an annual basis can cause kidney damage.Micronutrients are needed in small quantities but are vital in the proper functioning of the human body. Deficiencies in the intake of food rich in micronutrient lead to major health problems among children and adults especially in developing countries.
The study assessed the knowledge and practice of micronutrient dietary intake among patients attending an urban comprehensive health centre in Oke-Ila , Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
The study design was a cross-sectional survey. A total of 150 patients were recruited into the study by purposive sampling method on different clinic days. Semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaires were used to elicit data collection on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge and practice of micronutrient dietary intake among respondents. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation as inferential statistics. Summary statistics were presented using frequencies, tables and charts. Inferential statistics were used to test for associations between categorical variables. P-value was set at 0.05.
The mean age of respondents was 34.1±11.1 years and 62 (42%) respondents were aged between 30-39 years. One hundred and twelve (74.7%) were females; 109 (72.6%) were married; 109 (72.6%) had tertiary education. About 58% had poor knowledge of micronutrients, while 96% had good practice of micronutrient-rich food intake.
The research concluded that most respondents had good practices compared to the knowledge of micronutrient dietary intake. More attention should be paid to increase awareness and knowledge of micronutrient dietary intake so as to bridge the knowledge gap.
The research concluded that most respondents had good practices compared to the knowledge of micronutrient dietary intake. More attention should be paid to increase awareness and knowledge of micronutrient dietary intake so as to bridge the knowledge gap.The Geriatrics Unit in University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Nigeria was established in March 2014 to provide specialized healthcare to older persons. We undertook a review of admissions into the unit in order to characterize disease patterns, identify gaps and make recommendations for service improvement.
Admissions from April 1, 2014, to March 31, 2018, were classified into age groups. Diseases were classified using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10 CM). Challenges with documentation were identified and summarized.
All documentation and data extraction were manually done; some data sources were hard to reach. A total of 835 elderly patients were admitted during the period under review, of whom 51.8% were females. Almost half of patients (48.1%) were aged 60-74 years; 15% were 85 years and above. "Sepsis, unspecified organism" (ICD-10 code A41.9) was the leading single diagnosis (10.2%). https://www.selleckchem.com/products/torin-1.html Pneumonia (ICD-10 code J18) and urinary tract infection (ICD-10 code N39.0) were the most frequent infections that caused sepsis. Diabetes and hypertension contributed 16.8% and 3.9%, respectively. Delirium, vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease accounted for 4%, 0.8% and 0.3%, respectively.
This evaluation enabled the description of disease patterns in our geriatrics unit, and revealed documentation gaps. Based on our findings, we argue for interventions to improve documentation and to reduce the burden of infections, diabetes and hypertension which were the major causes of disease in older persons in our unit.
This evaluation enabled the description of disease patterns in our geriatrics unit, and revealed documentation gaps. Based on our findings, we argue for interventions to improve documentation and to reduce the burden of infections, diabetes and hypertension which were the major causes of disease in older persons in our unit.